Guyana Development Bank: Government has named the inaugural Board for the new Guyana Development Bank, with Abu Zaman as Chairman and Kathy Smith as Deputy Chair, plus James Bond, Sukrishnalall Pasha, Dion Inniss, Nalinie Singh and Praem Rambharak—aimed at expanding financing for micro, small and medium enterprises through zero-interest, zero-collateral loans up to $3M and business support, with Budget 2026 providing an initial $20B injection. Agriculture & Food Security: FAO is backing Guyana’s Agriculture Month push to modernise agrifood systems, strengthen food security and encourage youth to see farming as innovation and entrepreneurship. Roads to Industry: Truck parking and auto-zone facilities are being built at Golden Grove and Enmore to reduce heavy-vehicle disruption in residential areas. Workplace Rights: A legal explainer outlines how Guyana’s Prevention of Discrimination Act protects workers from sexual harassment and what avenues exist to complain. Oil & Governance Pressure: Commentaries and debate continue around Exxon’s US$55B cost-recovery claim and what it means for Guyana’s share, accountability and long-term benefits. Energy Projects Under Scrutiny: Government is still reviewing Exxon’s Longtail (Stabroek) development, while a controversial U.S.-linked consortium is among bidders for Amaila hydropower and Kurupung uranium opponents appeal EPA’s no-EIA decision. Regional Security: Guyana and Brazil reaffirm border cooperation to tackle illegal mining and trafficking through the latest military exchange. Connectivity & Business: EllaLink launched its Caribbean Gateway initiative, moving from design to committed investment, targeting service by end-2029. Recall Alert: GraceKennedy Foods is voluntarily recalling specific batches of Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch 1L across parts of the Caribbean due to a quality issue.